1872 Nast No Surrender Harper's Weekly Dec 07 Boston Fire Gambling
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This December 7, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly showcases the contrasting themes of Gilded Age prosperity and corruption, featuring a dramatic illustration of European gambling alongside continued documentation of the devastating Boston fire and Thomas Nast’s triumphant post-election imagery.
Title: 1872 Nast No Surrender Harper's Weekly Dec 07 Boston Fire Gambling
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Nast’s Triumphant "No Surrender": The full front page is a celebratory Thomas Nast cartoon titled "'No Surrender'", depicting President Ulysses S. Grant alongside Miss Liberty. This print marks the definitive end of the contentious 1872 election campaign, showcasing Grant as the unwavering leader of the country.
📜 "Rouge et Noir" in Baden-Baden: The stunning double-page centerfold, "The Last Night of Rouge et Noir at Baden-Baden," documents the final night of legalized gambling at the famous German spa town before its closure. This intricately detailed scene captures the high-society atmosphere, intense focus on the gaming table, and the tension of the scene.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Post-Election Artwork:
Front-Page: "No Surrender" — A defiant and celebratory image of President Grant.
🏛️ The Great Boston Fire (Two Pages):
Continued coverage and analysis of the damage caused by the massive fire that leveled much of Boston’s commercial district.
🃏 "The Last Night of Rouge et Noir at Baden-Baden" (Double-Page Centerfold):
A detailed genre illustration documenting the end of an era in European gambling culture.
A must-have for European History and Gaming History collectors.
🔥 "Brooklyn Warehouse Fire" (Half-Page):
A dramatic scene showing firefighters battling another major blaze, highlighting the urban fire dangers of the 1870s.
🗞️ SUPPLEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 🗞️
The attached supplement continues the serialized literary and cultural coverage of the era.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page, the centerfold, and the attached supplement.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from December 7, 1872, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the fine details in the "Rouge et Noir" centerfold and the bold linework in Nast's caricature.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Thomas Nast Collectors: The "No Surrender" front-page is a definitive image of his support for Grant.
Gaming Historians: The Baden-Baden centerfold is a rare, comprehensive record of 19th-century European casino culture.
Boston History Buffs: Continues the vital visual documentation of the post-fire landscape.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The gaming centerfold or the celebratory Grant cartoon would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 154-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its supplement arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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1872 Nast No Surrender Harper's Weekly Dec 07 Boston Fire Gambling
$40.40